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Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:26:59 +0000Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:26:59 +000060enAll rights reservedfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)Filmmakers Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles share their unfiltered, true stories about making their way through the independent film landscape.Filmmakers Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany …Upstart Filmworksupstartfilm@sbcglobal.netMel Houseyeshttp://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000285601169-dkr31m-original.jpgUpstart Filmworkshttp://upstartfilmworks.net
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/768326251Ep. 42 - Workshopping the WorkshopSat, 29 Feb 2020 03:26:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-42-workshopping-the-workshop
01:08:10Mel HouseyesOur first foray into live-streaming wherein we ask the question: what would YOU think would be most valuable to focus on in a "filmmaking workshop" session? We have a couple that we've been asked to participate in, so we decided to brainstorm some ideas.
Info on the Houston area screening of IN THE BLOOD here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-blood-fka-imago-private-screening-benefitting-upstart-katelynn-tickets-92356118637
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/H6iTL0QMZRo
Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZ1BNnxHjcFLxl9z01iQMg
For more information, visit upstartfilmworks.netOur first foray into live-streaming wherein we as…Our first foray into live-streaming wherein we ask the question: what would YOU think would be most valuable to focus on in a "filmmaking workshop" session? We have a couple that we've been asked to participate in, so we decided to brainstorm some ideas.
Info on the Houston area screening of IN THE BLOOD here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-blood-fka-imago-private-screening-benefitting-upstart-katelynn-tickets-92356118637
Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/H6iTL0QMZRo
Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZ1BNnxHjcFLxl9z01iQMg
For more information, visit upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/724511374Ep. 41: MYSTERY Machines (MYSTERY SPOT Chronicles, Part 3)Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:36:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/episode-41-mystery-machines
01:32:15Mel HouseyesOnce again, Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles all find themselves in the same room to do a podcast. This time, we have a feature in the rearview to discuss: Mel's fifth feature film, MYSTERY SPOT, which was shot in September 2019.
Unfortunately/fortunately - there's literally nothing to complain about (except for Mel's weird psychological trauma that he had to wade through during production). Accolades abound, however. The team was wonderful, and we are all excited about the future of the project (currently in post).
After that we catch up with Chris, who updates us on the plethora of films he's been working on this year...as well as the impending completion of HIS film - (The Movie Formerly Known As) IMAGO.
Brittany then talks a little bit about her documentary, as well as the state of her previous feature in the post-Distribber debacle landscape.
For previous audio-only podcast entries, see the last two links below.
Please like, comment, share, subscribe, and all the rest! Thanks for watching/listening!
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barely-living-the-dream/id1070710324
https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1Once again, Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany…Once again, Mel House, Chris Warren, and Brittany Miles all find themselves in the same room to do a podcast. This time, we have a feature in the rearview to discuss: Mel's fifth feature film, MYSTERY SPOT, which was shot in September 2019.
Unfortunately/fortunately - there's literally nothing to complain about (except for Mel's weird psychological trauma that he had to wade through during production). Accolades abound, however. The team was wonderful, and we are all excited about the future of the project (currently in post).
After that we catch up with Chris, who updates us on the plethora of films he's been working on this year...as well as the impending completion of HIS film - (The Movie Formerly Known As) IMAGO.
Brittany then talks a little bit about her documentary, as well as the state of her previous feature in the post-Distribber debacle landscape.
For previous audio-only podcast entries, see the last two links below.
Please like, comment, share, subscribe, and all the rest! Thanks for watching/listening!
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
https://www.facebook.com/upstartfilmworks/
https://www.facebook.com/MysterySpot/
https://www.facebook.com/Imago-the-Movie-91101715571/
https://twitter.com/upstartfilm
https://www.instagram.com/upstartfilm/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barely-living-the-dream/id1070710324
https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700213879MYSTERY SPOT Chronicles, Part 2: "The Other Side"Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:38:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/mystery-spot-chronicles-part-2-the-other-side
00:58:51Mel HouseyesThat's a wrap on MYSTERY SPOT! (Actually, we wrapped over a month ago, but I've been busy editing, handling wrap up stuff, and celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary). At any rate, I recorded some post-shoot reflections once I got my wits back about me and with the benefit of hindsight. This one's not too long though, as well...there's not that much to report (for once). Smooth sailing. Now that Melanie and I are back from the trip out to NYC to see the Misfits (who destroyed Madison Square Garden, holy shit), I am neck-deep in getting the assembly edit done - along with some minor wrap up delivery stuff for The Movie Formerly Known As IMAGO. Both are on an accelerated timeline, which is awesome. Listen for more on those fronts and others!That's a wrap on MYSTERY SPOT! (Actually, we wra…That's a wrap on MYSTERY SPOT! (Actually, we wrapped over a month ago, but I've been busy editing, handling wrap up stuff, and celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary). At any rate, I recorded some post-shoot reflections once I got my wits back about me and with the benefit of hindsight. This one's not too long though, as well...there's not that much to report (for once). Smooth sailing. Now that Melanie and I are back from the trip out to NYC to see the Misfits (who destroyed Madison Square Garden, holy shit), I am neck-deep in getting the assembly edit done - along with some minor wrap up delivery stuff for The Movie Formerly Known As IMAGO. Both are on an accelerated timeline, which is awesome. Listen for more on those fronts and others!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682904378MYSTERY SPOT Chronicles, Part 1: "Curious Goods"Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:27:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/mystery-spot-chronicles-part-1-curious-goods
01:10:20Mel HouseyesWe recently wrapped principal photography on my fifth feature, MYSTERY SPOT. It was a wonderfully harrowing experience - "wonderful" because of the amazing team of people I surrounded myself with, cast and crew alike, and "harrowing" because I didn't realize exactly how damaged and broken I'd become over the last several years of working with much less amazing/competent individuals. (I guess I should have just listened to the old episodes of this podcast). I never would have suspected that the thing I dreamed of most these last few years (directing my own feature again, and not going broke to do it) would also at times become the last thing in the entire world I wanted to do. Totally my own "Splash Mountain" experience (you'll need to listen to unpack that one).
At any rate, this episode just lays out the groundwork and context of how MYSTERY SPOT came together, and I'll divulge some stuff that I haven't spoken about publicly that made the process that much more difficult for me. I'll probably speak to that aspect more in future installments - I need perspective and distance - but I hit the broad strokes here. Hopefully it will strike a familiar chord with those out there experiencing similar difficulties.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Check out Betterhelp.com if you're looking for counseling (not an official sponsor, but they sure as hell helped me) - they are making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.We recently wrapped principal photography on my f…We recently wrapped principal photography on my fifth feature, MYSTERY SPOT. It was a wonderfully harrowing experience - "wonderful" because of the amazing team of people I surrounded myself with, cast and crew alike, and "harrowing" because I didn't realize exactly how damaged and broken I'd become over the last several years of working with much less amazing/competent individuals. (I guess I should have just listened to the old episodes of this podcast). I never would have suspected that the thing I dreamed of most these last few years (directing my own feature again, and not going broke to do it) would also at times become the last thing in the entire world I wanted to do. Totally my own "Splash Mountain" experience (you'll need to listen to unpack that one).
At any rate, this episode just lays out the groundwork and context of how MYSTERY SPOT came together, and I'll divulge some stuff that I haven't spoken about publicly that made the process that much more difficult for me. I'll probably speak to that aspect more in future installments - I need perspective and distance - but I hit the broad strokes here. Hopefully it will strike a familiar chord with those out there experiencing similar difficulties.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Check out Betterhelp.com if you're looking for counseling (not an official sponsor, but they sure as hell helped me) - they are making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/619702890Ep. 38 - Now You See MeMon, 13 May 2019 00:14:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-38-now-you-see-me
01:38:45Mel HouseyesAnother Barely Living The Dream podcast - now with video (which you can see at the Upstart Filmworks YouTube channel)! Bear with us as we expand/tweak this new component of our online presence. On this episode, Brittany and Katelynn join Mel as he decompresses after Texas Frightmare Weekend and preps to pull the trigger on his new feature film (which begins shooting in July).Another Barely Living The Dream podcast - now wit…Another Barely Living The Dream podcast - now with video (which you can see at the Upstart Filmworks YouTube channel)! Bear with us as we expand/tweak this new component of our online presence. On this episode, Brittany and Katelynn join Mel as he decompresses after Texas Frightmare Weekend and preps to pull the trigger on his new feature film (which begins shooting in July).tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/612889653Ep. 37 - Back Again, Again. Again.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 01:01:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-37-back-again-again-again
02:11:04Mel HouseyesBack after another semi-unintentional hiatus. Upstart Filmworks has a new office, a new lease on life, AND a new employee! Consider it a recharge / renewal / refocus / whatever "re" word you prefer. Anyway, Katelynn the Upstart Assistant joins Mel and Brittany for a recap and rundown of the last few months and what the next few have in store. Chris eventually shows up...just in time for us to read a few pages from Mel's first script! We are planning a full cast read of the whole thing later this year...stay tuned.
Subscribe, rate, review! Find us on the web at upstartfilmworks.netBack after another semi-unintentional hiatus. Up…Back after another semi-unintentional hiatus. Upstart Filmworks has a new office, a new lease on life, AND a new employee! Consider it a recharge / renewal / refocus / whatever "re" word you prefer. Anyway, Katelynn the Upstart Assistant joins Mel and Brittany for a recap and rundown of the last few months and what the next few have in store. Chris eventually shows up...just in time for us to read a few pages from Mel's first script! We are planning a full cast read of the whole thing later this year...stay tuned.
Subscribe, rate, review! Find us on the web at upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/547099944Ep. 36 - Am I Black Enough To Say The "N-Word?"Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:49:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-36-am-i-black-enough-to-say-the-n-word
01:08:16Mel HouseyesComplicated question, right? I figure if I've been called it more than 5 times in my life (I have, and with the hard "R" to boot) I can say it. Obama can say it, and we're both half Black, right? (Wait, he got in trouble, didn't he?) Anyway, the whole episode isn't about that. But it DOES talk about what I'm doing now/next, and therein lies the racially charged material. But it's all true, I swear. We officially start on my 42nd birthday (12/27). Concept art of Angelo Moore as himself and Tye Blue as "Zombie Guy" by Matt Orsman of http://mirthquake.netComplicated question, right? I figure if I've be…Complicated question, right? I figure if I've been called it more than 5 times in my life (I have, and with the hard "R" to boot) I can say it. Obama can say it, and we're both half Black, right? (Wait, he got in trouble, didn't he?) Anyway, the whole episode isn't about that. But it DOES talk about what I'm doing now/next, and therein lies the racially charged material. But it's all true, I swear. We officially start on my 42nd birthday (12/27). Concept art of Angelo Moore as himself and Tye Blue as "Zombie Guy" by Matt Orsman of http://mirthquake.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522481020Ep. 35 - SCARELY Living The SCREAMWed, 31 Oct 2018 03:10:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-35-scarely-living-the-scream
01:21:06Mel HouseyesFor this episode, we take a slight diversion in the spirit of the season (and our 13th wedding anniversary). Melanie joins Mel for a round of personal ghost stories - ones we've each told quite a bit over the years. These are all personal paranormal experience that we saw with our own two eyes. Weird creatures on rural Texas highways. College poltergeists. Cable Access Mad Men. Last but not least, a recounting of our anniversary trip out to the Myrtles Plantation exactly one decade ago a.k.a. "The Most Terrified Melanie Has Ever Been In Her Life". Is there life after death? You be the judge.
Here are a few other creepy podcasts we've been rocking that kind of got us into the mood do to an episode like this:
Spooked: https://spookedpodcast.org
The Boogie Monster: https://starburns.audio/podcasts/the-boogie-monster/
Timesuck: https://timesuckpodcast.com
Astonishing Legends: http://www.astonishinglegends.com
The No Sleep Podcast: https://www.thenosleeppodcast.comFor this episode, we take a slight diversion in t…For this episode, we take a slight diversion in the spirit of the season (and our 13th wedding anniversary). Melanie joins Mel for a round of personal ghost stories - ones we've each told quite a bit over the years. These are all personal paranormal experience that we saw with our own two eyes. Weird creatures on rural Texas highways. College poltergeists. Cable Access Mad Men. Last but not least, a recounting of our anniversary trip out to the Myrtles Plantation exactly one decade ago a.k.a. "The Most Terrified Melanie Has Ever Been In Her Life". Is there life after death? You be the judge.
Here are a few other creepy podcasts we've been rocking that kind of got us into the mood do to an episode like this:
Spooked: https://spookedpodcast.org
The Boogie Monster: https://starburns.audio/podcasts/the-boogie-monster/
Timesuck: https://timesuckpodcast.com
Astonishing Legends: http://www.astonishinglegends.com
The No Sleep Podcast: https://www.thenosleeppodcast.comtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/512778441Ep. 34 - You're Gonna Have To Cut That OutThu, 11 Oct 2018 14:09:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-34-youre-gonna-have-to-cut-that-out
01:19:33Mel HouseyesThis one's kinda late and off of our normal upload time, but we've been busy working on stuff. Most of which we discuss on here. Chris has been working on a bunch of movies, Mel has been re-tooling Chris' movie, as well as laying the groundwork for feature number 5 (among other things). Work work work. (The title refers to how many times Chris gave away too much during his catch-up time.)
WEST OF HELL is currently in Wal-Mart for purchase, so go pick it up!
Support Debbie Rochon's sophomore film here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/debbie-rochon-s-sophomore-film#/
Support the David McAbee/Jack Grisham of TSOL project here:
www.gofundme.com/sometimes-i-dieThis one's kinda late and off of our normal uploa…This one's kinda late and off of our normal upload time, but we've been busy working on stuff. Most of which we discuss on here. Chris has been working on a bunch of movies, Mel has been re-tooling Chris' movie, as well as laying the groundwork for feature number 5 (among other things). Work work work. (The title refers to how many times Chris gave away too much during his catch-up time.)
WEST OF HELL is currently in Wal-Mart for purchase, so go pick it up!
Support Debbie Rochon's sophomore film here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/debbie-rochon-s-sophomore-film#/
Support the David McAbee/Jack Grisham of TSOL project here:
www.gofundme.com/sometimes-i-dietag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504804228Ep. 33 - On The Road: Kentucky FIRED MovieTue, 25 Sep 2018 03:57:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-33-on-the-road-kentucky-fired-movie
02:00:26Mel HouseyesWe do a little time travel on this one, as the bulk of it was recorded back in February while Chris and Mel were driving through Kentucky and Tennessee. There's some complaining, some catching up, some real talk, and some staring into the abyss (which of course, also stares back into us). So...pretty much business as usual.
Check out the Oceans of Slumber videos we did here: https://oceansofslumber.com/videos
("The Banished Heart" & "The Decay of Disregard")
Check out the Anova Skyway videos we did here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQ9MtiMfpufKKbCknZW9rQ
("Flutters", "Namesake", "Fate Strikes Twice", and "1991"
Support Debbie Rochon's sophomore film here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/debbie-rochon-s-sophomore-film#/
Support the David McAbee/Jack Grisham of TSOL project here:
https://www.gofundme.com/sometimes-i-dieWe do a little time travel on this one, as the bu…We do a little time travel on this one, as the bulk of it was recorded back in February while Chris and Mel were driving through Kentucky and Tennessee. There's some complaining, some catching up, some real talk, and some staring into the abyss (which of course, also stares back into us). So...pretty much business as usual.
Check out the Oceans of Slumber videos we did here: https://oceansofslumber.com/videos
("The Banished Heart" & "The Decay of Disregard")
Check out the Anova Skyway videos we did here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQ9MtiMfpufKKbCknZW9rQ
("Flutters", "Namesake", "Fate Strikes Twice", and "1991"
Support Debbie Rochon's sophomore film here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/debbie-rochon-s-sophomore-film#/
Support the David McAbee/Jack Grisham of TSOL project here:
https://www.gofundme.com/sometimes-i-dietag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/494862078Ep. 32 - DRo and MHo Talk S#%t (w/ Debbie Rochon)Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:35:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-32-dro-and-mho-talk-st-w-debbie-rochon
01:56:46Mel HouseyesAt long last, we have the lovely, wonderful, legendary Debbie Rochon on the podcast! Debbie and Mel have collaborated many times (with many more on the horizon). Deb takes the time to catch us up on her last few projects, including her directorial debut MODEL HUNGER, her upcoming second film as director, and her recent time on the set of Troma's SHAKESPEARE'S SHITSTORM. She also talks a little about the book she's been working on (that we can't wait to read).
We also work out some personal stuff and she invokes the (un)holy HELLRAISER in reference to yours truly...so of course she's one of our favorite people in the world.
For more info on Debbie's upcoming film and ways you can help out, check out https://www.debbierochon.com/news
Get MODEL HUNGER here: https://www.amazon.com/Model-Hunger-Lynn-Lowry/dp/B01D01K5UA
Check out the Astro Radio Z WC13 episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfuFCPIzFNo
PLACEHOLDERS can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=atv_dp_pd_dir?url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video&field-keywords=%22Mel%20House%22&rh=k:Mel%20House%2Cn:2858778011&ie=UTF8 as well as here: http://www.filmon.com/tv/the-placeholdersAt long last, we have the lovely, wonderful, lege…At long last, we have the lovely, wonderful, legendary Debbie Rochon on the podcast! Debbie and Mel have collaborated many times (with many more on the horizon). Deb takes the time to catch us up on her last few projects, including her directorial debut MODEL HUNGER, her upcoming second film as director, and her recent time on the set of Troma's SHAKESPEARE'S SHITSTORM. She also talks a little about the book she's been working on (that we can't wait to read).
We also work out some personal stuff and she invokes the (un)holy HELLRAISER in reference to yours truly...so of course she's one of our favorite people in the world.
For more info on Debbie's upcoming film and ways you can help out, check out https://www.debbierochon.com/news
Get MODEL HUNGER here: https://www.amazon.com/Model-Hunger-Lynn-Lowry/dp/B01D01K5UA
Check out the Astro Radio Z WC13 episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfuFCPIzFNo
PLACEHOLDERS can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=atv_dp_pd_dir?url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video&field-keywords=%22Mel%20House%22&rh=k:Mel%20House%2Cn:2858778011&ie=UTF8 as well as here: http://www.filmon.com/tv/the-placeholderstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491125146Ep. 31 - Lazarus! (w/Yousef Abu-Taleb from WEST OF HELL)Mon, 27 Aug 2018 02:32:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-31-lazarus-wyousef-abu-taleb-from-west-of-hell
01:31:24Mel HouseyesThe BLTD podcast returns with our friend Yousef Abu-Taleb in the passenger car! We worked with Yousef on WEST OF HELL (formerly COLD DESCENT, and before that, LAZARUS), which is currently available in Redbox. We discuss everything from Yousef's beginnings as one of the first YouTube stars on lonelygirl15, to his (sadly too short) stint as a rapper, to working with Tony Todd, Michael Eklund, et al on WEST OF HELL...and more! Check it out, and check out our movie WEST OF HELL while you're at it!
Redbox link: https://www.redbox.com/movies/west-of-hellThe BLTD podcast returns with our friend Yousef A…The BLTD podcast returns with our friend Yousef Abu-Taleb in the passenger car! We worked with Yousef on WEST OF HELL (formerly COLD DESCENT, and before that, LAZARUS), which is currently available in Redbox. We discuss everything from Yousef's beginnings as one of the first YouTube stars on lonelygirl15, to his (sadly too short) stint as a rapper, to working with Tony Todd, Michael Eklund, et al on WEST OF HELL...and more! Check it out, and check out our movie WEST OF HELL while you're at it!
Redbox link: https://www.redbox.com/movies/west-of-helltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320861674Ep. 30 - Reset The Fun (w/ Jeff Caudill)Thu, 04 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-30-reset-the-fun-w-jeff-caudill
01:04:05Mel HouseyesJeff Caudill (frontman for prominent Southern California rock band Gameface) joins us to discuss his latest solo EP, "Reset The Sun" and the five (!) videos that Mel/Upstart Filmworks produced to accompany the release. The relationship was definitely mutually beneficial, as you'll soon hear (note the clever wordplay in the podcast title). Jeff also discusses his "day job" - designing industry key art for everything from Deadpool to Harry Potter.
"Reset The Sun" is available NOW:
Digitally - https://jeffcaudill.bandcamp.com/
Vinyl - check your local record store!
Check out Jeff's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/jeffcaudillmusic/Jeff Caudill (frontman for prominent Southern Cal…Jeff Caudill (frontman for prominent Southern California rock band Gameface) joins us to discuss his latest solo EP, "Reset The Sun" and the five (!) videos that Mel/Upstart Filmworks produced to accompany the release. The relationship was definitely mutually beneficial, as you'll soon hear (note the clever wordplay in the podcast title). Jeff also discusses his "day job" - designing industry key art for everything from Deadpool to Harry Potter.
"Reset The Sun" is available NOW:
Digitally - https://jeffcaudill.bandcamp.com/
Vinyl - check your local record store!
Check out Jeff's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/jeffcaudillmusic/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313335246Ep. 29 - A Lynx To The PastMon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-29-a-lynx-to-the-past
01:04:45Mel HouseyesQuick update from Mel on what he's got going on (videos for Jeff Caudill's RESET THE SUN & the SEQUENCE BREAK World Premiere at the Chattanooga Film Festival on 4/6)and then we catch up with Brittany, Chris, and special guest Ken Whiting "The Gaffing Wizard" who are all currently on-set in Colorado.Quick update from Mel on what he's got going on (…Quick update from Mel on what he's got going on (videos for Jeff Caudill's RESET THE SUN & the SEQUENCE BREAK World Premiere at the Chattanooga Film Festival on 4/6)and then we catch up with Brittany, Chris, and special guest Ken Whiting "The Gaffing Wizard" who are all currently on-set in Colorado.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311400685[RE-EDIT/REBROADCAST] - Ep. 21: Ramzi Abed a.k.a. Brock DoomWed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/re-editrebroadcast-ep-21-ramzi-abed-aka-brock-doom
01:12:25Mel HouseyesRamzi Abed, our guest on Episode 21, was the victim of a devastating apartment fire last week. We're rebroadcasting his episode (already a fan favorite) with some additional info on how to help Ramzi get back on his feet. He lost just about everything - clothes, computer, movies, raw footage, etc. His hands also got burned pretty badly. Help out if you can!
You can donate via Paypal by using the Bloodshot@msn.com email.
In addition, there's a GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/brock-doom-vs-apartment-fire
You can also hunt down his indie film stuff on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A2625373011%2Cp_27%3ARamzi%20Abed
Or check out his adult material at http://brockdoom.com/ (WARNING: VERY NSFW)
Thanks! Get well soon, Ramzi!Ramzi Abed, our guest on Episode 21, was the vict…Ramzi Abed, our guest on Episode 21, was the victim of a devastating apartment fire last week. We're rebroadcasting his episode (already a fan favorite) with some additional info on how to help Ramzi get back on his feet. He lost just about everything - clothes, computer, movies, raw footage, etc. His hands also got burned pretty badly. Help out if you can!
You can donate via Paypal by using the Bloodshot@msn.com email.
In addition, there's a GoFundMe page here: https://www.gofundme.com/brock-doom-vs-apartment-fire
You can also hunt down his indie film stuff on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A2625373011%2Cp_27%3ARamzi%20Abed
Or check out his adult material at http://brockdoom.com/ (WARNING: VERY NSFW)
Thanks! Get well soon, Ramzi!tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310464631Ep. 28 - What Doesn't Kill You...Thu, 02 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-28-what-doesnt-kill-you
00:21:01Mel HouseyesRemember that promo we cut where we (mostly me) read hatemail? Here's the uncut recording session, which makes a pretty compelling listen on its own. Beyond "bad reviews"...these selections are mainly personal attacks or fallout from bad deals, shadiness, etc. It was actually kind of fun to revisit this stuff because 1) none of it ended up mattering and 2) I've become something akin to a Highlander that is fueled by spite and rage anyway. Enjoy! More soon (we promise). - MelRemember that promo we cut where we (mostly me) r…Remember that promo we cut where we (mostly me) read hatemail? Here's the uncut recording session, which makes a pretty compelling listen on its own. Beyond "bad reviews"...these selections are mainly personal attacks or fallout from bad deals, shadiness, etc. It was actually kind of fun to revisit this stuff because 1) none of it ended up mattering and 2) I've become something akin to a Highlander that is fueled by spite and rage anyway. Enjoy! More soon (we promise). - Meltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293255564BLTD PromoWed, 16 Nov 2016 05:11:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-promo
00:01:00Mel HouseyesPromo for the podcast. It will run on other B&E Network podcasts.
http://www.bmoviesandebooks.com/Promo for the podcast. It will run on other B&E …Promo for the podcast. It will run on other B&E Network podcasts.
http://www.bmoviesandebooks.com/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292777471Ep. 27 - The Grounds Curse Too!Sun, 13 Nov 2016 02:38:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-27-the-grounds-curse-too
01:23:16Mel HouseyesThis time, Chris and Brittany do an "on the road episode" while en route to Dallas to work on another production. Brittany gets to tell her side of the GROUNDS story, embellishing and filling in stuff mentioned on the previous episode. She and Chris discuss caring too much, justifying things on the fly, dealing with drama (the bad kind), watching Mel circle the drain, and even more cursed goings on!
https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhouston/
@ChrisWarr54
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
@upstartfilmThis time, Chris and Brittany do an "on the road …This time, Chris and Brittany do an "on the road episode" while en route to Dallas to work on another production. Brittany gets to tell her side of the GROUNDS story, embellishing and filling in stuff mentioned on the previous episode. She and Chris discuss caring too much, justifying things on the fly, dealing with drama (the bad kind), watching Mel circle the drain, and even more cursed goings on!
https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhouston/
@ChrisWarr54
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
@upstartfilmtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290622849Ep. 26 - On The Road, Again: The Curse of THE GROUNDS?Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-26-on-the-road-again-the-curse-of-the-grounds
01:47:40Mel HouseyesMel and Chris return to their roots and record another in-car installment which features: an invitation to those who didn't much care for our last podcast, a rundown of Death's latest attempt to claim Mel, a rundown of Death's latest attempt to claim not only Mel, but Chris, Brittany, AND Justin Powers (I guess Death didn't care for the last podcast either), and most importantly...a reflection on the film we all just finished working on in Vegas - THE GROUNDS. Some would say that film had a bit of a 'curse' on it. We joked about it often. But...maybe there's some truth to it. You be the judge.Mel and Chris return to their roots and record an…Mel and Chris return to their roots and record another in-car installment which features: an invitation to those who didn't much care for our last podcast, a rundown of Death's latest attempt to claim Mel, a rundown of Death's latest attempt to claim not only Mel, but Chris, Brittany, AND Justin Powers (I guess Death didn't care for the last podcast either), and most importantly...a reflection on the film we all just finished working on in Vegas - THE GROUNDS. Some would say that film had a bit of a 'curse' on it. We joked about it often. But...maybe there's some truth to it. You be the judge.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288943969Ep. 25 - Menagerie Of BullshitTue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-25-menagerie-of-bullshit
01:39:59Mel HouseyesIn this feature-length episode, Mel is the sin-eater (for once) as Brittany, Chris, and guest Justin Powers spend an hour and a half going off about about their last "shitshow" experience. If you're wondering why we don't do much "local" work anymore, this pretty much sums it up, as the issues seem to be endemic at this point. Not to say that working elsewhere isn't crazy (we're all on-set in Nevada as of this writing, and it's definitely crazy)...but "Houston Film Crazy" is a special kind of crazy.
Also, speaking of crazy...Mel stared death in the face. Again. More on that later.
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.netIn this feature-length episode, Mel is the sin-ea…In this feature-length episode, Mel is the sin-eater (for once) as Brittany, Chris, and guest Justin Powers spend an hour and a half going off about about their last "shitshow" experience. If you're wondering why we don't do much "local" work anymore, this pretty much sums it up, as the issues seem to be endemic at this point. Not to say that working elsewhere isn't crazy (we're all on-set in Nevada as of this writing, and it's definitely crazy)...but "Houston Film Crazy" is a special kind of crazy.
Also, speaking of crazy...Mel stared death in the face. Again. More on that later.
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284977513Ep. 24 - Fade To Black(ish)Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-24-fade-to-blackish
01:11:11Mel HouseyesNickie Morgan, Mandi LeBlanc, and William Basinger join Mel as they reminisce about his first movie, FADE TO BLACK (which they are all in). Well, as much as can be remembered, anyway. The discussion starts at FADE and covers everything from PLACEHOLDERS to the Muskogee Castle to Nickie having to deal with the fact that Mel was editing sleazy adult films in the next room when they lived together.
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.netNickie Morgan, Mandi LeBlanc, and William Basinge…Nickie Morgan, Mandi LeBlanc, and William Basinger join Mel as they reminisce about his first movie, FADE TO BLACK (which they are all in). Well, as much as can be remembered, anyway. The discussion starts at FADE and covers everything from PLACEHOLDERS to the Muskogee Castle to Nickie having to deal with the fact that Mel was editing sleazy adult films in the next room when they lived together.
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282504955Ep. 23 - Lance Myers FeverMon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-23-lance-myers-fever
00:56:40Mel HouseyesLance "Fever" Myers has been a professional animator for over twenty years. His work can be seen in the feature films SPACE JAM, ANASTASIA, and Richard Linklater's A SCANNER DARKLY; as well as in over twenty-five successful video game titles, including Turok Evolution, NBA Jam, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Myers has written and directed twelve animated shorts, many of which have shown on HBO, MTV, Adult Swim, PBS, and Canada's Movieola. His "labor of love", BOXER STORY, is slated from completion in 2017. Mel speaks with Lance (who he first encountered as the frontman for Austin ska sensation Gals Panic) about his influences and journey through a career in animation...where his first major gig was drawing Bugs Bunny.
Gals Panic Page: https://www.facebook.com/Gals-Panic-260823048021/?fref=ts
Boxer Story Kickstarter (over, but follow for updates): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1101984741/boxer-story-the-animated-short-film
Ariel, Lance's daughter (she's awesome): http://www.arielabshire.com/
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.netLance "Fever" Myers has been a professional anima…Lance "Fever" Myers has been a professional animator for over twenty years. His work can be seen in the feature films SPACE JAM, ANASTASIA, and Richard Linklater's A SCANNER DARKLY; as well as in over twenty-five successful video game titles, including Turok Evolution, NBA Jam, and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Myers has written and directed twelve animated shorts, many of which have shown on HBO, MTV, Adult Swim, PBS, and Canada's Movieola. His "labor of love", BOXER STORY, is slated from completion in 2017. Mel speaks with Lance (who he first encountered as the frontman for Austin ska sensation Gals Panic) about his influences and journey through a career in animation...where his first major gig was drawing Bugs Bunny.
Gals Panic Page: https://www.facebook.com/Gals-Panic-260823048021/?fref=ts
Boxer Story Kickstarter (over, but follow for updates): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1101984741/boxer-story-the-animated-short-film
Ariel, Lance's daughter (she's awesome): http://www.arielabshire.com/
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280787667Ep. 22 - M-O-O-N...That Spells "Name Dropping"Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-22-m-o-o-nthat-spells-name-dropping
00:42:50Mel HouseyesIn which Mel discusses how Las Vegas, one of its most prominent magicians, rock supergroups, a Wayans brother, and horror genre illuminati have all recently been a huge part of his filmmaking landscape. It's basically a quick little update episode to let you all know what's going on in Upstart Filmworks Cinema-land! There's a reason while we've been on a bit of a podcast hiatus. Fear not, for there will be a deluge of content on the other side! For now, here's what's keeping us busy. No, Mel has not met up with Randall Flagg yet. (That he knows of, at least).
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
In which Mel discusses how Las Vegas, one of its …In which Mel discusses how Las Vegas, one of its most prominent magicians, rock supergroups, a Wayans brother, and horror genre illuminati have all recently been a huge part of his filmmaking landscape. It's basically a quick little update episode to let you all know what's going on in Upstart Filmworks Cinema-land! There's a reason while we've been on a bit of a podcast hiatus. Fear not, for there will be a deluge of content on the other side! For now, here's what's keeping us busy. No, Mel has not met up with Randall Flagg yet. (That he knows of, at least).
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277158290Ep. 21 - Electricity, Consciousness, Sex, & MysterySat, 06 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-21-electricity-consciousness-sex-mystery
01:08:03Mel HouseyesDISCLAIMER: If adult films and the porn industry in general make you uncomfortable, you may want to skip this episode. Or stop listening about 30 minutes in or so.
In this episode, Mel sits down with Ramzi Abed (aka Brock Doom) to discuss traversing the fringes of independent filmmaking as a maker of challenging cinema, the transition to working in the adult film world (including developing an alternate persona), and then finally making the jump back.
Open your mind, relax, kick back, and have a listen!
@RamziAbed
@BrockDoomFORNOW
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.netDISCLAIMER: If adult films and the porn industry …DISCLAIMER: If adult films and the porn industry in general make you uncomfortable, you may want to skip this episode. Or stop listening about 30 minutes in or so.
In this episode, Mel sits down with Ramzi Abed (aka Brock Doom) to discuss traversing the fringes of independent filmmaking as a maker of challenging cinema, the transition to working in the adult film world (including developing an alternate persona), and then finally making the jump back.
Open your mind, relax, kick back, and have a listen!
@RamziAbed
@BrockDoomFORNOW
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275529180Ep. 20 - ReGrahaminatorTue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-20-regrahaminator
01:16:05Mel HouseyesMel welcomes guest (and recent on-set collaborator) Graham Skipper to the podcast. Graham is probably best known for essaying the role of Herbert West in REANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL…however, he's steadily been making a name for himself on the independent horror circuit with acclaimed turns in features like ALMOST HUMAN, BEYOND THE GATES, and THE MIND'S EYE, among many others. Most recently, Graham has wrapped principal photography on his first(ish) feature, SEQUENCE BREAK (which, incidentally, Mel was the 1st A.D. on).
Mel talks with Graham about his particular journey, from stage to screen to setting up shots, and why he owes a great debt to Norm from "Cheers". It all culminates in a special one-on-one edition of "Greenlit Or Bullshit".
This is also our inaugural installment as part of the B&E Podcast Network! Be sure to check out some of our sister shows!
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
http://www.grahamskipper.com
http://www.bmoviesandebooks.com/benetwork/Mel welcomes guest (and recent on-set collaborato…Mel welcomes guest (and recent on-set collaborator) Graham Skipper to the podcast. Graham is probably best known for essaying the role of Herbert West in REANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL…however, he's steadily been making a name for himself on the independent horror circuit with acclaimed turns in features like ALMOST HUMAN, BEYOND THE GATES, and THE MIND'S EYE, among many others. Most recently, Graham has wrapped principal photography on his first(ish) feature, SEQUENCE BREAK (which, incidentally, Mel was the 1st A.D. on).
Mel talks with Graham about his particular journey, from stage to screen to setting up shots, and why he owes a great debt to Norm from "Cheers". It all culminates in a special one-on-one edition of "Greenlit Or Bullshit".
This is also our inaugural installment as part of the B&E Podcast Network! Be sure to check out some of our sister shows!
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
http://www.grahamskipper.com
http://www.bmoviesandebooks.com/benetwork/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274334915Ep. 19 - Full(ish) DisclosureSat, 16 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-19-fullish-disclosure
01:10:36Mel HouseyesMel rolls solo on this one again, pulling back the curtain even further on how he's managed to "barely live the dream" for the last couple years. Lots of candid talk regarding movie gigs, pre-production gigs, side gigs, part time jobs, being bi-coastal (or perhaps just bi-coastally curious), and how they all ultimately affect the bottom line. Additionally, we present our first "audience participation" installment of "Greenlit or Bullshit?"
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
Big thanks to Cipher Escape Rooms: http://www.breakthecipher.com
Standardized Patient info:
https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medical-school/programs/standardized-patient-program/
https://med.uth.edu/oep/clinical-surgical-skills-center/standardized-patient-program/Mel rolls solo on this one again, pulling back th…Mel rolls solo on this one again, pulling back the curtain even further on how he's managed to "barely live the dream" for the last couple years. Lots of candid talk regarding movie gigs, pre-production gigs, side gigs, part time jobs, being bi-coastal (or perhaps just bi-coastally curious), and how they all ultimately affect the bottom line. Additionally, we present our first "audience participation" installment of "Greenlit or Bullshit?"
@upstartfilm
http://www.upstartfilmworks.net
Big thanks to Cipher Escape Rooms: http://www.breakthecipher.com
Standardized Patient info:
https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medical-school/programs/standardized-patient-program/
https://med.uth.edu/oep/clinical-surgical-skills-center/standardized-patient-program/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271012247Ep. 18 - Every Movie Like This Is Minus One Movie Of MineMon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-18-every-movie-like-this-is-minus-one-movie-of-mine
01:27:57Mel HouseyesMel, Chris, and Brittany are all in the same room once again, and this episode basically is a "debriefing" of the past couple months of production work in California. Which essentially means that Brittany ends up being our cinematic sin-eater. The upside is that, for once, Chris is WAY more frustrated and angry than Mel. The student truly has surpassed the teacher. On a more positive note, this episode sees the return of "Greenlit or Bullshit?"
@upstartfilm
@cwarr54
@moviemonsterhoustonMel, Chris, and Brittany are all in the same room…Mel, Chris, and Brittany are all in the same room once again, and this episode basically is a "debriefing" of the past couple months of production work in California. Which essentially means that Brittany ends up being our cinematic sin-eater. The upside is that, for once, Chris is WAY more frustrated and angry than Mel. The student truly has surpassed the teacher. On a more positive note, this episode sees the return of "Greenlit or Bullshit?"
@upstartfilm
@cwarr54
@moviemonsterhoustontag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270116071Ep. 17 - Production Diaries: California In This Big Gray SkyMon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-17-production-diaries-california-in-this-big-gray-sky
01:10:50Mel HouseyesThis summer (technically spring/summer), Mel landed to back-to-back gigs on California-lensed genre features. Both were in the A.D. department…and if you're a fan of the podcast you might know that Mel has had some recent "issues" with that type of work. As such, it was definitely poised to be an interesting several weeks. He thought it might be a good idea to keep an audio diary during the shoot. Here are the ones pertaining to the first shoot - Graham Skipper's SEQUENCE BREAK. (Hopefully, Graham himself will be on the podcast soon to discuss things as well).
Thanks to Jeff Gameface for the lyrical inspiration for the title. Oddly enough, that song also quotes some Texas Is The Reason lyrics…from Mel's favorite TITR song, actually. We think that's some nice synchronicity. (On that note…you'll hear more of Jeff in our world soon, stay tuned).
Info on SEQUENCE BREAK can be found here: http://www.blumhouse.com/2016/06/10/graham-skippers-directorial-debut-sequence-break-begins-production/This summer (technically spring/summer), Mel land…This summer (technically spring/summer), Mel landed to back-to-back gigs on California-lensed genre features. Both were in the A.D. department…and if you're a fan of the podcast you might know that Mel has had some recent "issues" with that type of work. As such, it was definitely poised to be an interesting several weeks. He thought it might be a good idea to keep an audio diary during the shoot. Here are the ones pertaining to the first shoot - Graham Skipper's SEQUENCE BREAK. (Hopefully, Graham himself will be on the podcast soon to discuss things as well).
Thanks to Jeff Gameface for the lyrical inspiration for the title. Oddly enough, that song also quotes some Texas Is The Reason lyrics…from Mel's favorite TITR song, actually. We think that's some nice synchronicity. (On that note…you'll hear more of Jeff in our world soon, stay tuned).
Info on SEQUENCE BREAK can be found here: http://www.blumhouse.com/2016/06/10/graham-skippers-directorial-debut-sequence-break-begins-production/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266091110Ep. 16 - The Script Supervising WarlockThu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-16-the-script-supervising-warlock
01:08:45Mel HouseyesTim Wrobel, script supervisor and one-time star of the longest running direct-to-video horror franchise ever, drops by and gives us some sage advice from the scripty side of the monitor. What does a Script Supervisor do? Do we really need one on set? Should you listen to them because you're paying them to do a job and back you up? The answers to all this (and more) lie within. Enjoy the first episode in our "Filmmaking Summer in Los Angeles Series".
@TimmyRobes
@upstartfilmTim Wrobel, script supervisor and one-time star o…Tim Wrobel, script supervisor and one-time star of the longest running direct-to-video horror franchise ever, drops by and gives us some sage advice from the scripty side of the monitor. What does a Script Supervisor do? Do we really need one on set? Should you listen to them because you're paying them to do a job and back you up? The answers to all this (and more) lie within. Enjoy the first episode in our "Filmmaking Summer in Los Angeles Series".
@TimmyRobes
@upstartfilmtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/264340117Ep. 15 - Spider Mel(anie) No MoreMon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-15-spider-melanie-no-more
01:24:27Mel HouseyesThings get serious as we speak with our guest, actress Melanie Donihoo (Mel's wife) about performance anxiety, stage fright, and what to do when you hate doing something that you're really good at. Lately, Mel has found himself in that situation amidst a bunch of Assistant Director gig offers, so we all ponder what to do in light of Mel either 1) losing his mind or 2) committing mass murder. Or maybe it will be both? Meanwhile, Brittany calls in en route from her gig on The Leftovers set (where she assures us the A.D. was also having a rough go of it). And then of course, another installment of "Greenlit or Bullshit?".
Melanie on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1655670/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
@upstartfilm
upstartfilmworks.net
Things get serious as we speak with our guest, ac…Things get serious as we speak with our guest, actress Melanie Donihoo (Mel's wife) about performance anxiety, stage fright, and what to do when you hate doing something that you're really good at. Lately, Mel has found himself in that situation amidst a bunch of Assistant Director gig offers, so we all ponder what to do in light of Mel either 1) losing his mind or 2) committing mass murder. Or maybe it will be both? Meanwhile, Brittany calls in en route from her gig on The Leftovers set (where she assures us the A.D. was also having a rough go of it). And then of course, another installment of "Greenlit or Bullshit?".
Melanie on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1655670/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
@upstartfilm
upstartfilmworks.net
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263717781Ep. 14 - Barely Living The Dream ChildWed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-14-barely-living-the-dream-child
00:35:02Mel HouseyesLisa Wilcox returns in this installment (much like she did in the Nightmare series) to discuss the impact and usage of social media in today's independent filmmaking landscape. We also get to do a bit of "Viewer Mail" from folks that checked out the previous episode with Lisa.
Lisa Wilcox on the web: http://lisaewilcox.com/
Scream Magazine: http://www.screamhorrormag.com/Lisa Wilcox returns in this installment (much lik…Lisa Wilcox returns in this installment (much like she did in the Nightmare series) to discuss the impact and usage of social media in today's independent filmmaking landscape. We also get to do a bit of "Viewer Mail" from folks that checked out the previous episode with Lisa.
Lisa Wilcox on the web: http://lisaewilcox.com/
Scream Magazine: http://www.screamhorrormag.com/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261905295Ep. 13 - Barely Living The Dream MasterSun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/ep-13-barely-living-the-dream-master
00:58:12Mel HouseyesLisa Wilcox from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 & 5 joins us on this episode to talk about her particular journey in the industry...from General Hospital to Springwood to the Enterprise to raising a family and back again. Mel tries not to sound like a 12 year old fanboy. We also debut a new recurring feature: "Greenlit or Bulls**t?"
Lisa's website: http://lisaewilcox.com
Lisa on Twitter: @LisaWilcox1
Lisa on IG: thelisawilcox
Lisa on FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.e.wilcox.3/
Look for Lisa on the cover of issue 36 of Scream Horror Magazine, and check out her feature story inside! http://www.screamhorrormag.com/Lisa Wilcox from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 & 5 …Lisa Wilcox from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 & 5 joins us on this episode to talk about her particular journey in the industry...from General Hospital to Springwood to the Enterprise to raising a family and back again. Mel tries not to sound like a 12 year old fanboy. We also debut a new recurring feature: "Greenlit or Bulls**t?"
Lisa's website: http://lisaewilcox.com
Lisa on Twitter: @LisaWilcox1
Lisa on IG: thelisawilcox
Lisa on FB: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.e.wilcox.3/
Look for Lisa on the cover of issue 36 of Scream Horror Magazine, and check out her feature story inside! http://www.screamhorrormag.com/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250378740BLTD Ep. 12 - Back In The (Hunter Pack)Saddle, AgainSat, 05 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-12-back-in-the-hunter-packsaddle-again
00:56:32Mel HouseyesThis episode is more or less the Chris Warren show, as Chris relates his most recent on-set experiences. Basically , Chris turned a whole production around and got them back on track...again. Aspiring AD's, this one's for you. Lots of great info within including the non-creative details/pitfalls of working with children (more stuff that no one seems to take into account) and how it feels to have Senator Kelly AND Tasha Yar tell you that you saved the day.
We recorded this one en route to a location scout for an upcoming feature, so it's another In The Car/On The Road episode. Adjust your EQ to taste, and enjoy!
Trivia: "Hunter Packsaddle" is Chris' sometime production alias. Most recently, you can find it credited on some of the Placeholders episodes.
@cwarr5454
@upstartfilm
upstartfilmworks.netThis episode is more or less the Chris Warren sho…This episode is more or less the Chris Warren show, as Chris relates his most recent on-set experiences. Basically , Chris turned a whole production around and got them back on track...again. Aspiring AD's, this one's for you. Lots of great info within including the non-creative details/pitfalls of working with children (more stuff that no one seems to take into account) and how it feels to have Senator Kelly AND Tasha Yar tell you that you saved the day.
We recorded this one en route to a location scout for an upcoming feature, so it's another In The Car/On The Road episode. Adjust your EQ to taste, and enjoy!
Trivia: "Hunter Packsaddle" is Chris' sometime production alias. Most recently, you can find it credited on some of the Placeholders episodes.
@cwarr5454
@upstartfilm
upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248957518BLTD Ep. 11 - Porno Banking, Racial Ostentation, & The Big Call OutSat, 27 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-11-porno-banking-racial-ostentation-the-big-call-out
01:12:42Mel HouseyesBrittany and Mel discuss distribution issues, crowdfunding complaints, what happens when people who theoretically should support you don't....and the difficulties faced when attempting to deposit that paycheck you made working on an adult film. Also, Mel invites his enemies to the podcast - which includes pitching a TV collaboration with the Witchcraft 13 guys.
More on Operation Chokepoint here: http://reason.com/blog/2014/04/28/doj-operation-chokepoint-and-porn-stars
Mel: @upstartfilm on Twitter/Insta
upstartfilmworks.net
Brittany: http://www.bmilesmedia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhouston/?fref=ts Brittany and Mel discuss distribution issues, cro…Brittany and Mel discuss distribution issues, crowdfunding complaints, what happens when people who theoretically should support you don't....and the difficulties faced when attempting to deposit that paycheck you made working on an adult film. Also, Mel invites his enemies to the podcast - which includes pitching a TV collaboration with the Witchcraft 13 guys.
More on Operation Chokepoint here: http://reason.com/blog/2014/04/28/doj-operation-chokepoint-and-porn-stars
Mel: @upstartfilm on Twitter/Insta
upstartfilmworks.net
Brittany: http://www.bmilesmedia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhouston/?fref=ts tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247616618BLTD Ep. 10 - Living OutsideTue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-e10-living-outside
00:37:41Mel HouseyesThis week, Mel takes the podcast in a different direction, talking "film fallout" with his oldest friend Domingo, and his wife Melanie. And his daughter, Regan, of course. (Also: I promise I only recorded in the car for the first three minutes).
Special shoutout to the band Sense Field, who inspired the title/direction. R.I.P. Jon Bunch.
http://www.ocweekly.com/music/jon-bunch-memorial-concert-brings-out-a-whos-who-of-the-classic-emo-and-hardcore-scene-6974590
Extra special shoutout to Will Barratt, Jason Miller, Alycia Lourim, Domingo Baragan III, Melanie House, and Regan Christine House.
@upstartfilm on Twitter/Instagram
This week, Mel takes the podcast in a different d…This week, Mel takes the podcast in a different direction, talking "film fallout" with his oldest friend Domingo, and his wife Melanie. And his daughter, Regan, of course. (Also: I promise I only recorded in the car for the first three minutes).
Special shoutout to the band Sense Field, who inspired the title/direction. R.I.P. Jon Bunch.
http://www.ocweekly.com/music/jon-bunch-memorial-concert-brings-out-a-whos-who-of-the-classic-emo-and-hardcore-scene-6974590
Extra special shoutout to Will Barratt, Jason Miller, Alycia Lourim, Domingo Baragan III, Melanie House, and Regan Christine House.
@upstartfilm on Twitter/Instagram
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245824763BLTD Ep. 9 - Third Time Is Enemy ActionSat, 06 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-9-third-time-is-enemy-action
01:24:30Mel HouseyesBrittany gets ripped off! (probably)
Mel gets ripped off! (two possibles, one definite)
Chris says something about a time machine!
We also talk about approaching investors and what to tell them if you want their money, but most importantly...what to tell them if you want to be honest.
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https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhoustonBrittany gets ripped off! (probably)
Mel gets rip…Brittany gets ripped off! (probably)
Mel gets ripped off! (two possibles, one definite)
Chris says something about a time machine!
We also talk about approaching investors and what to tell them if you want their money, but most importantly...what to tell them if you want to be honest.
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@upstartfilm
@chriswarr54
https://www.facebook.com/moviemonsterhoustontag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/244662087BLTD Ep. 8 - Contemplate This On The Tree Of Woe/G.F.Y.Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-8-contemplate-this-on-the-tree-of-woegfy
01:26:07Mel HouseyesOur final entry (for now) from "On The Road Filmmaking Diaries". Mel and Chris categorically go through most of the figurative ass-whippings they've taken in the name of cinema. Yes, Mel tells the Witchcraft 13 stories again, as well as those related to Fade To Black, Closet Space, Walking Distance/Psychic Experiment, etc. Chris talks about his trial by fire via Imago/In The Blood. Most of the gory details are shared, and there's a lot of "G.F.Y." to go around. Enjoy! Follow, share, subscribe! upstartfilmworks.net @upstartfilm @cwarr54Our final entry (for now) from "On The Road Filmm…Our final entry (for now) from "On The Road Filmmaking Diaries". Mel and Chris categorically go through most of the figurative ass-whippings they've taken in the name of cinema. Yes, Mel tells the Witchcraft 13 stories again, as well as those related to Fade To Black, Closet Space, Walking Distance/Psychic Experiment, etc. Chris talks about his trial by fire via Imago/In The Blood. Most of the gory details are shared, and there's a lot of "G.F.Y." to go around. Enjoy! Follow, share, subscribe! upstartfilmworks.net @upstartfilm @cwarr54tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243402090BLTD Ep. 7 - "The Experience…of A Lifetime…?"Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-7-the-experienceof-a-lifetime
01:08:56Mel HouseyesWe bring Brittany Miles (producer of the film 869) into the fold, and get her origin story, some on-set Charlie Foxtrot anecdotes, and discuss her writing and directing a Placeholders episode. Then Mel discusses his "lists" and Chris talks about allowing your talent to make the choice to kick a box.
Find Brittany's movie 869 here: http://www.amazon.com/869-Unavailable/dp/B00WGYXUNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453567353&sr=8-1&keywords=869
Find Brittany's Placeholders episode here: http://www.amazon.com/Placeholders--Passion-Jeff-Nick-Mills/dp/B01AVB1EJI/ref=sr_1_4?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1453567574&sr=1-4
or here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11489684
Or here: http://www.filmon.com/channel/the-placeholdersWe bring Brittany Miles (producer of the film 869…We bring Brittany Miles (producer of the film 869) into the fold, and get her origin story, some on-set Charlie Foxtrot anecdotes, and discuss her writing and directing a Placeholders episode. Then Mel discusses his "lists" and Chris talks about allowing your talent to make the choice to kick a box.
Find Brittany's movie 869 here: http://www.amazon.com/869-Unavailable/dp/B00WGYXUNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453567353&sr=8-1&keywords=869
Find Brittany's Placeholders episode here: http://www.amazon.com/Placeholders--Passion-Jeff-Nick-Mills/dp/B01AVB1EJI/ref=sr_1_4?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1453567574&sr=1-4
or here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11489684
Or here: http://www.filmon.com/channel/the-placeholderstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242126022BLTD Ep. 6 - Tapping The Vein/Axel Foley OverdriveSat, 16 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-6-tapping-the-veinaxel-foley-overdrive
01:25:04Mel HouseyesJumping backwards in time with this super-sized (feature length!) episode: during the first, pre-Xmas return trip from the WICKED TRICKS shoot, Mel and Chris discussed their approaches to scriptwriting. We also dug into the collaborative process on the IMAGO/IN THE BLOOD script (which was a first for both of us).
After that, Mel goes on a Axel Foley/Ellen Ripley/Shining rant. As per usual.Jumping backwards in time with this super-sized (…Jumping backwards in time with this super-sized (feature length!) episode: during the first, pre-Xmas return trip from the WICKED TRICKS shoot, Mel and Chris discussed their approaches to scriptwriting. We also dug into the collaborative process on the IMAGO/IN THE BLOOD script (which was a first for both of us).
After that, Mel goes on a Axel Foley/Ellen Ripley/Shining rant. As per usual.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/241237974BLTD Ep. 5 - Placeholders and Glossary TermsSat, 09 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-5-placeholders-and-glossary-terms
01:12:28Mel HouseyesOur comedy series PLACEHOLDERS has begun its multi-platform rollout! In honor of that milestone, we talk about the series' humble beginnings, the road to the syndication deal, the stuff we had to do to make the shows fit the criteria, and the related creative processes.
Also by request: some quick and dirty definitions of terms we cavalierly throw out during our podcasts.
LINKS:
Placeholders on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ctrb_default_srch_lnk_4_?rh=i%3Ainstant-video%2Ck%3AMalenieDonihoo&keywords=MalenieDonihoo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452412450
Placeholders on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11489684
The Placeholders Channel on FilmOn: http://www.filmon.com/channel/the-placeholders
SAG New Media Info: http://www.actinganswers.com/whats-the-fastest-way-to-get-into-sag-aftra/Our comedy series PLACEHOLDERS has begun its mult…Our comedy series PLACEHOLDERS has begun its multi-platform rollout! In honor of that milestone, we talk about the series' humble beginnings, the road to the syndication deal, the stuff we had to do to make the shows fit the criteria, and the related creative processes.
Also by request: some quick and dirty definitions of terms we cavalierly throw out during our podcasts.
LINKS:
Placeholders on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ctrb_default_srch_lnk_4_?rh=i%3Ainstant-video%2Ck%3AMalenieDonihoo&keywords=MalenieDonihoo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452412450
Placeholders on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11489684
The Placeholders Channel on FilmOn: http://www.filmon.com/channel/the-placeholders
SAG New Media Info: http://www.actinganswers.com/whats-the-fastest-way-to-get-into-sag-aftra/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240170465BLTD Ep. 4 - Smooth Sailing (or: "We Saw A Unicorn")Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-e4-smooth-sailing-or-we-saw-a-unicorn
01:07:59Mel HouseyesRecorded the week of Christmas, 2015, as Mel and Chris were returning back to Texas after the first leg of production for WICKED TRICKS. Things went really well...for once. We discuss our successes, challenges, and newfound allies.
We also talk about our favorite docs about making movies.
Lost Soul - http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Soul-Journey-Richard-Stanleys/dp/B00TTRCTG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799055&sr=8-1&keywords=lost+soul
Hearts of Darkness - http://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Darkness-Francis-Ford-Coppola/dp/B000XECFXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799099&sr=8-2&keywords=Hearts+of+darkness
Despite The Gods - http://www.amazon.com/Despite-Gods-Jennifer-Chambers-Lynch/dp/B00U2YNNSA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799138&sr=8-2&keywords=despite+the+gods
Alien Anthology - http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Aliens-Resurrection-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799171&sr=8-1&keywords=alien+quadrilogy+blu+ray
Burden of Dreams - http://www.amazon.com/Burden-Dreams-Criterion-Collection-Kinski/dp/B0007WFYB6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799221&sr=8-2&keywords=Burden+of+dreams
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@cwarr54Recorded the week of Christmas, 2015, as Mel and …Recorded the week of Christmas, 2015, as Mel and Chris were returning back to Texas after the first leg of production for WICKED TRICKS. Things went really well...for once. We discuss our successes, challenges, and newfound allies.
We also talk about our favorite docs about making movies.
Lost Soul - http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Soul-Journey-Richard-Stanleys/dp/B00TTRCTG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799055&sr=8-1&keywords=lost+soul
Hearts of Darkness - http://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Darkness-Francis-Ford-Coppola/dp/B000XECFXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799099&sr=8-2&keywords=Hearts+of+darkness
Despite The Gods - http://www.amazon.com/Despite-Gods-Jennifer-Chambers-Lynch/dp/B00U2YNNSA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799138&sr=8-2&keywords=despite+the+gods
Alien Anthology - http://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Aliens-Resurrection-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799171&sr=8-1&keywords=alien+quadrilogy+blu+ray
Burden of Dreams - http://www.amazon.com/Burden-Dreams-Criterion-Collection-Kinski/dp/B0007WFYB6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451799221&sr=8-2&keywords=Burden+of+dreams
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@upstartfilm
@cwarr54tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/239257615BLTD Ep. 3 - Nothing Feels GoodSun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-3-nothing-feels-good
00:53:12Mel HouseyesIn our continuing efforts to "keep it real", Mel goes off on his own and gives an inside look into his situation, his current mental state, and other related items. No, it's not a cry for help.
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Web: upstartfilmworks.netIn our continuing efforts to "keep it real", Mel …In our continuing efforts to "keep it real", Mel goes off on his own and gives an inside look into his situation, his current mental state, and other related items. No, it's not a cry for help.
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Web: upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238860966BLTD Ep. 2 - The A.D. Is Your Powerhouse DrummerSun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-2-the-ad-is-your-powerhouse-drummer
01:03:49Mel HouseyesFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature.
In this episode, Chris and Mel talk about their experiences in the Assistant Director position. Plus more horror stories.
EXPLICIT CONTENT - we curse a lot.
Here are links to some of the stuff we mention:
http://www.thinkcrew.com/product_view.cfm?p=27 - Casper is an Excel workbook that contains a Call Sheet, Production Report, Exhibit G and Hot Cost Report. All of the documents contained in Casper talk to each other, nearly eliminating the need to retype data that you've already entered.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Is_the_Reason
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamberlain_(band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksand_(American_band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishbone
- all bands with powerhouse "secret weapon" drummers.
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Web: upstartfilmworks.netFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you…Filmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature.
In this episode, Chris and Mel talk about their experiences in the Assistant Director position. Plus more horror stories.
EXPLICIT CONTENT - we curse a lot.
Here are links to some of the stuff we mention:
http://www.thinkcrew.com/product_view.cfm?p=27 - Casper is an Excel workbook that contains a Call Sheet, Production Report, Exhibit G and Hot Cost Report. All of the documents contained in Casper talk to each other, nearly eliminating the need to retype data that you've already entered.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Is_the_Reason
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamberlain_(band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksand_(American_band)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishbone
- all bands with powerhouse "secret weapon" drummers.
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Twitter: @upstartfilm and @cwarr54
Web: upstartfilmworks.nettag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238841390BLTD Ep. 1 - Mission Statement/Walkies Are The Canary In Your MineshaftThu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/mel-house-1/bltd-ep-1-mission-statementwalkies-are-the-canary-in-your-mineshaft
01:04:13Mel HouseyesFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature.
In this episode, we set the stage and mention a few touchstones and horror stories. Shots fired, for sure.
EXPLICIT CONTENT - we curse a lot.
Here are links to some of the stuff we mention:
http://malignantmovies.blogspot.com/2015/04/return-of-living-dream-warriors.html - Mel's blog post from earlier in the year.
http://www.channel19placeholders.com - our web series, Placeholders...which is now a syndicated TV series. Currently on Hoopladigital.com, soon to roll out to more platforms!
http://boyzinthekitchen.com/ - delicious catering company in Burbank.
http://www.sjmradio.com/ - our two way radio rental provider of choice.
Follow us!
Twitter: @upstartfilm and @cwarr54
Web: upstartfilmworks.netFilmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you…Filmmakers Mel House and Chris Warren welcome you to their inaugural podcast, recorded straight from the trenches as they trek cross country to work on an independent feature.
In this episode, we set the stage and mention a few touchstones and horror stories. Shots fired, for sure.
EXPLICIT CONTENT - we curse a lot.
Here are links to some of the stuff we mention:
http://malignantmovies.blogspot.com/2015/04/return-of-living-dream-warriors.html - Mel's blog post from earlier in the year.
http://www.channel19placeholders.com - our web series, Placeholders...which is now a syndicated TV series. Currently on Hoopladigital.com, soon to roll out to more platforms!
http://boyzinthekitchen.com/ - delicious catering company in Burbank.
http://www.sjmradio.com/ - our two way radio rental provider of choice.
Follow us!
Twitter: @upstartfilm and @cwarr54
Web: upstartfilmworks.net